It's Arabic. What is legible appears to read, Kar Ahmad Ibn (?)... and some numerals. It means, Work of Ahmad son of.... The numerals 287 can be read as a date, 1287, or 1870 c.e.
It isn't Georgian per se, although it may have been wrought in the arms bazaar in Tbilisi. But the signature and motifs speak more of Circassian or Chechen craftsmanship.
Last edited by Oliver Pinchot; 21st October 2014 at 12:35 AM.
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